Total phosphorus

Total phosphorus (mg/l). Total phosphorus includes the amount of phosphorus in dissolved (reactive) and particle form. Phosphorous is a nutrient essential to the growth of organisms, and is commonly the limiting factor in the primary productivity of surface water. Wastewater is a typical source of phosphorus possibly contributing to the eutrophication of surface waters.

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TP

Total phosphorus

Total phosphorus (mg/l). Total phosphorus includes the amount of phosphorus in dissolved (reactive) and particle form. Phosphorous is a nutrient essential to the growth of organisms, and is commonly the limiting factor in the primary productivity of surface water. Wastewater is a typical source of phosphorus possibly contributing to the eutrophication of surface waters.

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